WAEC English Language 2016 Objective — Question 100

Question 100 of 140 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

dumb

A. A. flameCorrect
B. B. rubber
C. C. sing
D. D. funny

Explanation

The silent 'b' after 'm' in 'dumb' matches the silent 'b' pattern in 'flame's related group; both share the nasal /m/.

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